i.e. the observation and interpretation of linguistic specifics. Dialect Continuum: A dialect continuum‚ or dialect area‚ was defined by Leonard Bloomfield as a range of dialects spoken across some geographical area that differ only slightly between neighboring areas‚ but as one travels in any direction‚ these differences accumulate such that speakers from opposite ends of the continuum are no longer mutually intelligible. Standard Language: A standard language (also standard dialect or standardized
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PENINSULAR MALAYSIA * Malaysia is a multiracial country. Malaysia has a population of 23.27 million consisting of 61 % Malays‚ 30%‚ Chinese‚ 8 % Indians and 1% of other ethnic groups. To understand‚ virtue‚ ethics‚ and morality we must first understand their meanings. Besides that‚ the minority groups in the Peninsula include the:- * Chinese peranakan : It is a culture that encompasses the best of old ancient malay‚ chinese and European influences and absorbs the best of other cultures as well
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criticize bad leaders‚ bad policies‚ bad laws‚ corrupt practices‚ lack of transparency in the leadership and/or the government of the day‚ injustices around him‚ abuses of powers and everything that is not good for Malaysia and Malaysians as a whole. He must be a participative citizen of Malaysia‚ and not a by-stander silenced by fear and/or other self-interest. A patriot must be a person who will also get involved in the day-to-day politics of the nation‚ at every level; this would mean he will not only
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Compare And Contrast Between Gernes The Vernacular Tradition in African American literature includes spirituals ‚ gospels ‚ work songs ‚ the Blues ‚ jazz ‚ and basically just songs or stories in general that ties back to African American culture . All vernacular genres have different stories to tell as well ‚ however ‚ they all precipitate a vision or message that is being sung or told . The two genres that I would like to bring up are jazz and hip hop . Many people think that jazz and hip hop
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San Culture Elements essential to the survival of San culture are knowledge of their surroundings‚ a nomadic life‚ their values‚ and the structure in the San community. Differences in my culture and San culture are due to environment‚ values‚ lifestyles‚ and social structure. Elements important to the survival of American culture are adaptability‚ unity of one language‚ education provided by the government and acceptances of different religions. Modernization and globalization impact both the San’s
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Thomas Runyan Comparison Paragraph Dr. Andrews Mar 22‚ 2011 Hip Hop and its Rap Culture counterpart comparison It was 1977‚ and the Summer of Sam was in full swing in New York. But in the neighborhoods and housing projects of the “boogie down” Bronx New York‚ a new art form was developing called Hip Hop. This new art form would change America and transcend a generation forever with its influences on fashion‚ music‚ and lifestyle. Hip Hop is an urban lifestyle that consists of different subgenres
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ISSUES RELATED TO HOMOSEXUALITY IN MALAYSIA Recently‚ there are many issues about homosexuality had occurred. For example “Seksualiti Merdeka” or "Sexuality Independence". Seksualiti Merdeka is an annual sexuality rights festival held in Kuala Lumpur‚ Malaysia. It features a programme of talks‚ forums‚ workshops‚ art‚ theatre and music performances‚ interactive installations‚ and film screenings‚ organised by a coalition of Malaysian NGOs‚ artists and individuals. Its aims are to affirm sexuality
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1 Malaysia - What is 1 Malaysia? The slogan ‘1 Malaysia’ is designed by Prime Minister Mohd Najib Tun Razak. The purpose of 1 Malaysia says it all in the slogan‚ to unite all Malaysians as 1 and not separated into our own racial groups. - Why do we need racial harmony? For starters‚ who wants to live in a country full of racism? It’s not like we chose to be the colour we are‚ to be in the family we’re in. Imagine bringing up that Indian boy in the picture in a Chinese family‚ that boy would probably
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Elizabeth Corbitt Discussion 3 What similarities have you seen between the book‚ The Hobbit‚ and Beowulf? At first I saw major differences between Beowulf and The Hobbit. One is a story that was once a simple bed time story for the author’s children and the other is a poem that is the oldest English literature that we have today. So‚ due to them being completely different in ways they really are completely alike. Reading Beowulf
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Transportation History Transportation in Malaysia INTRODUCTION The purpose of this paper is to define the transportation system and its assets in Malaysia providing a brief history of the country’s transportation and examine the different means through which passengers and goods are moved from one place to another with emphasis on technology development and its overall impact on transportation. The paper will also explore the Malaysian culture looking at the origin of multiculturalism and
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